What a week! Not only was I less organized about my Bible reading, but the stress from work almost did me in!

Goes to show you — unless you make time for your Bible reading as a discipline, the day will just wash away any intentions you had of sitting down for 2 hours.

My week 1 was organized, I had focus, I had a plan BUT week 2 looked nothing like week 1. I started off the week ahead, but I know that my Mondays seem to be insane. I have work from 8-5, then a quick dinner, then Bible Study until 9pm. I don’t tend to have any time for sit down Bible reading. Last week, it was Memorial Day and we decided to not meet so we could read. That helped me out quite a bit and I spent time in the Word. I was feeling pretty good and was ahead!

Then… the rest of the week happened! We had meetings with people in the evenings and I found myself tired and reading just a bit. I caught up by Friday and had a chance to listen to one of the books – cannot remember which one, but that was a nice change. I have to say — I found out that I read a lot faster than the audio. We turned the audio up to 1.5x and it was much better, but still pretty slow. Audio Bible doesn’t really save you much time, but allows you to relax and listen while you read along.

The weekend was non-existent. I had a speaking engagement on Saturday and read for maybe an hour. Sunday, we were at church and then had other commitments until 8pm. I got maybe an hour done then as well.

All in all, I am about a full day or so behind and I’m okay with that! 😁

I adjusted the chronological reading to read all the Psalms for the week at one time – that helped me from jumping back and forth (which was getting on my nerves!). I also started taking better notes so we can discuss questions during our Monday night meetings.

I’m still trucking along! I hope you are too!!!!!!

Books read last week:

Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, Psalms (most of them), 2 Samuel & Proverbs

Keep doing this! It’s so satisfying to pick up the Bible and see your bookmark at the 1/2 way point!!!

Today’s reading: Ecclesiastes

If you’re still thinking about this – don’t delay. Start reading today. Even a little bit of Bible reading will be a blessing in your life. Let me know if you have questions! Join me on FB or Insta @monasabahbooks